Waitrose news and analysis
Waitrose & Partners is a supermarket chain owned by the John Lewis Partnership, which is the UK's largest employee-owned business. It operates more than 300 stores across the UK. The Grocer covers Waitrose with news, analysis, insight and opinion, including pricing comparisons, brand positioning, and market performance.
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Grocer 33London Waitrose is best in ‘student special’ uni shop
Our shopper praised the ‘exquisite’ presentation at a Waitrose store that ‘feels grand and luxurious while still welcoming’
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Grocer 33Waitrose’s Luke Pryce on managing the ‘convenience store on steroids’
‘We are technically a full-line supermarket, but we have no car park so it’s pretty much all basket or small-trolley shop – walk in, walk out’
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NewsWaitrose launches dedicated wellbeing bays in 'supermarket first’
The bays contain over 40 products from nine ‘trend-led’ brands across categories including collagen, creatine, hydration, protein and gut health
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose’s regen-ag films: more ads than critical engagement
It’s beautifully shot, but more than two short episodes are required for this topic
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NewsJoybuy encourages shoppers to scan supermarket receipts to earn loyalty points
Users can upload up to five receipts a month, earning points equal to 2% of their supermarket basket total.
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Grocer 33Waitrose is New Forest’s best supermarket in a low-scoring week
Despite being the smallest of this week’s stores, Waitrose Lymington impressed with its bright and well-organised aisles
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Grocer 33How Waitrose Lymington runs smoothly despite New Forest wildfires
Deputy store manager Lyndsey Nelms says Waitrose Lymington, with its spacious aisles and ‘lovely’ 183-strong team is by far her favourite
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NewsWaitrose expands AI assistant app pilot to more stores
Named Rosie 2.0, the app responds to text and voice requests from supermarket staff
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NewsSupermarket bosses unite to make Alliance Food Sourcing poverty appeal
Bosses at Sainsbury’s, Tesco, M&S, Waitrose and Morrisons called for for companies to support the industry’s Alliance Food Sourcing efforts
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NewsWaitrose adds own-label and branded lines in major olive oil push
Waitrose has expanded its own-label olive oil range with six new lines, alongside merchandising three upmarket olive oil brands
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NewsThe Gay Farmer first queer-owned and queer-branded food brand listed nationally
The listing marks a milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in the food and farming sectors
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Grocer 33Waitrose topples Ocado in Birmingham online shop battle
After two online wins in a row, Ocado was toppled by Waitrose, which posted an exceptional score of 96
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Grocer 33Waitrose online director Laura Burbedge on ‘treating up’ and extending hours
‘We have a dedicated team who are continuously analysing and refining the search function. Search is the easiest way for a customer to build a basket, so it’s a constant and sustained effort to make sure it’s better’
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Analysis & FeaturesHow supermarket openings are becoming ‘brand moments’
Grocery store openings used to be a quiet affair. Today, supermarkets and convenience retailers alike are using them as an opportunity to create theatre and bring together local communities
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NewsOttolenghi and Citizens of Soil launch upmarket olive oil in Waitrose
Ottolenghi Extra Virgin Olive Oil will land in Waitrose stores from 10 August
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NewsWaitrose to permanently extend rapid delivery hours at some stores
Most stores will fulfil orders until midnight while some of the most high demand stores will offer deliveries 24/7
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NewsWaitrose rolls out new fridges to withstand ‘Mediterranean-level heat’
The retailer joins Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s in upgrading its refrigeration to better cope with hotter temperatures
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NewsPlastic bag sales fall, reversing last year’s rise
More than half the single-use plastic bags sold last year were issued by Ocado
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NewsABP takes minority stake in Waitrose beef supplier Dovecote
ABP, the UK and Ireland’s largest beef processor, has taken a minority share in Waitrose’s exclusive beef, veal and venison supplier Dovecote Park
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NewsWaitrose reports demand for wintry comfort food despite heatwaves
The supermarket suggested customers were experiencing ‘feta fatigue’ as summer salads lost their appeal while the heatwaves continue.